Plumbing guides

Plain-English answers to the most common plumbing problems, for homeowners in Kingston.

A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in Kingston.

How to check for lead service lines, lead solder and galvanized steel pipe in an older Kingston home, and what to do if you find them.

What hard water is, why it's common on limestone ground around Kingston, how it affects water heaters and fixtures, and what you can do about it.

A turnover plumbing checklist for Kingston rentals and student houses: leaks, drains, shut-offs, water heaters and winter protection.

Wind off Lake Ontario makes Kingston one of Canada's windiest cities. Why wind freezes pipes, where to look and how to stop it.

Where the main water valve usually is in a Kingston home, how to tell gate and ball valves apart, how to test it and what to do if it's stuck.

How to decide between repairing and replacing a water heater in Kingston: age, scale, leaks, rental agreements and what the plumber will check.

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